Kitty Hillier – Artist, Falmouth UK

Kitty Hillier in the studio

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New shapes out the kiln 🙌 #clay #yellow #studio

New shapes out the kiln 🙌
#clay #yellow #studioview #surreal #organic #form #inspiredbynature #underwater #algae #seaweed #fungus #root #seabed #biomimicry #future #utopia

Made this painting in 2007 and disliked it ever si

Made this painting in 2007 and disliked it ever since (a series of failed experiments, I've been using it as a pin board in the basement) until yesterday when I uncovered and looked at it again. Weirdly it feels relevant to the thoughts circling in my head and for the first time I enjoyed sitting with it for a while. The carved figures, some grouped together and others distanced or alone, look like ancient standing stones. The landscape is unknown and imperfect but the energy is lively and there's a change in the wind.
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Through brilliant online conversations over the last few days I've realised that whatever our experiences of the corona era, there's a common thread - we all agree that old systems haven't been working and there's an opportunity for us to create a fairer, cleaner world. To value science and art equally, connecting better with each other and our natural world. Yea, that can sound idealistic and pretty overwhelming - what's important now is for each of us to set realistic actions to facilitate change in our spheres of influence, starting with our local communities!
#whatseemsimpossiblecanhappen
#everythingisconnected
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Feeling optimistic, empowered and so grateful to so many people for generously sharing their thoughts, experiences and ideas, especially @agilestructures #agilestructures2020 @sara.bowler @plumbmaid @cerihand @hollydavey74 @markshayler @nicshayler @manyreasonstobecheerful @adahparris @toby_etc #anitasharmajames @economics_of_happiness @helenanorberghodge
Thank you 🙏

Enjoying these together on the studio wall today..

Enjoying these together on the studio wall today...
#colour #form #rhythm #lyrical #abstraction #ink #line #gouache

Excited to be taking part in this! Kicks off tomor

Excited to be taking part in this! Kicks off tomorrow and I'll be talking about my practice in the Friday 12pm speed session.

Reposted from @c.a.m.plymouth...
AGILE STRUCTURES | 24-27 JUNE ONLINE

Recognising that Covid-19 is affecting everything we once took for granted, artists Sara Bowler and Sovay Berriman have joined with Cultivator Cornwall and CAMP to create an opportunity to share, discuss and make at a social distance, using some of the online platforms that have become an everyday norm. Agile Structures celebrates the ability of the arts to flex, and respond to a new situation. Speakers will look at the potentials and possibilities for maintaining and enriching our practices, acknowledging that here is a moment to shift our behaviours and expectations for a better, fairer, future.

Combining a mix of talks, workshops, panel discussions, an online supper club, video DJing and artists’ Speed Shows.
Spread over 4 days to minimise screen fatigue and allow time for people to attend as their personal responsibilities allow.
Each session lasting 1.5 to 2 hours.

The majority of sessions will be recorded and made available on a dedicated platform for a limited time for participants to catch up or re-visit as they choose. They will be available to view via the dedicated website until 9am Monday 29 June.

Delivered in partnership with Cultivator and supported by the European Regional Development Fund, HM Government, Arts Council England and Cornwall Council. #CAMP #CAMPPLYMOUTH #memberled #artistled #artnetwork #plymouthart #plymouth #aceagrams #acefunded @cultivatorcornwall @davebeechartist @b_s_ashton @cinziamutigli @james.fergusson @swimonbaybliss @ilkercinarel @cerihand @sara.bowler @sovayberriman

Getting the limbs to stay up on this lichen/anemon

Getting the limbs to stay up on this lichen/anemone/crab form was pretty challenging, it was truly alive! Now almost dry and no cracks so far 🦀🦠🤞🏽 #artistpotter #earthenware #inspiredbynature #lichen #anemone #symbiotic #biomimicry #root #movement @puddlesweedsandsticks

Experiments with an aluminium (ginger beer) can...

Experiments with an aluminium (ginger beer) can...
2D becomes 3D, and back again. Movement, light, shadows, reflections 🔦✂️

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